Housing authority · Capitola, CA
Housing Authority of the County of Santa Cruz Section 8 contact, income limits and rents
Runs vouchers + public housing in Santa Cruz County. HUD data lists 5,690 Section 8 units for it. Here is how to reach it, the income limits HUD set for the area and the rents HUD uses as a reference.
Before you call
- Ask if the waiting list is openThis site does not know. Only the housing authority does.
- Ask how to applyOnline, by mail or in person, and which documents to bring.
- Write it downThe date, the name of the person and what they said.
Income limits in Santa Cruz County
Full table, 1 to 8 people
| People | 30% | 50% | 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $45,700 | $76,150 | $122,200 |
| 2 | $52,200 | $87,000 | $139,650 |
| 3 | $58,750 | $97,900 | $157,100 |
| 4 | $65,250 | $108,750 | $174,550 |
| 5 | $70,500 | $117,450 | $188,500 |
| 6 | $75,700 | $126,150 | $202,500 |
| 7 | $80,950 | $134,850 | $216,450 |
| 8 | $86,150 | $143,550 | $230,450 |
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA · area median family income $137,200 · HUD FY2026.
Income limit. In general, a family's income may not be above 50% of the area median.
Lowest incomes first. By law, 75% of new vouchers go to families at or below 30% of the median.
The family's share. A family with a voucher generally pays about 30% of its monthly adjusted income for rent and utilities.
The housing authority checks income, family size and citizenship or eligible immigration status, and makes the decision.
Fair Market Rents
HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for each area and home size. A housing authority can set its payment standard, the most the voucher pays toward rent, anywhere from 90% to 110% of it without asking HUD.
Payment standard range for 2 bedrooms: $3,829 to $4,679 a month (90% to 110%)
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA · HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, per month.
Housing authorities nearby
- HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF SAN JOSESan Jose, CA · Santa Clara6,799Section 8 unitsHousing Choice Vouchers25 mi away
- Santa Clara County Housing AuthoritySan Jose, CA · Santa Clara12,553Section 8 unitsVouchers + public housing25 mi away
- Housing Authority of the County of MontereySalinas, CA · Monterey4,852Section 8 unitsVouchers + public housing26 mi away
- Housing Authority of the County of San MateoBelmont, CA · San Mateo5,321Section 8 unitsVouchers + public housing41 mi away
HUD code CA072. Sources: HUD Open Data: Public Housing Authorities (updated by HUD on Oct 23, 2026); HUD USER: FY2026 Section 8 Income Limits; HUD USER: FY2027 Fair Market Rents; HUD: Housing Choice Voucher fact sheet; 24 CFR 982.503 (payment standard basic range). Confirm everything with the housing authority.